Business Developer (FMCG) – Brussels

Role: Accountant – Brussels, Belgium

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: EUR 4,500 – EUR 6,000 / Month + Bonus (TBD)

Other Benefits:

• A one-time relocation allowance up to EUR 1,500 could be granted.
• 13^th Month salary provided (13eme mois).
• Company Car, Petrol card, Travel expenses are covered by the company.
• Restaurant vouchers (Ticket Restos) worth 8 Euros per day are provided.

Contract Type: European Union, GCC, or Independent (preferably).

About Our Client

Our client is a leading FMCG Multinational group based in Belgium and specialized in the manufacturing of food supplements and proteins for the global market.

Job Description:

Signature Network is recruiting for one of its clients a fully-fledged Business Developer.
Note: this is an on-site job; therefore, remote work will not be accepted. Candidates can apply through our portal https://signature-network.com/careers/  ONLY if they think they are the right fit.

Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Managing Director of the company, your main mission is to deploy a commercial approach aimed at developing new projects with our customers and prospects within a defined strategic framework. 
You maintain and develop a client portfolio and ensure the promotion of all the projects and products chosen by the company.

MISSION:

Your mission will be, but not restricted to:

• Propose lines of development and commercial strategy for the company.
• Identification and assessment of target markets.
• Monitoring of commercial policy (pricing policy, conditions of sale, distribution networks and methods, choice of markets, advertising and promotion efforts).
• Management of a client portfolio.
• Supervision of sales administration: order processing, customer complaints, commercial costs, participation in trade shows, fairs, seminars, etc.§  Follow-up of orders and supervision of instructions exchanged with production/planning.
• Follow-up on the management of the research and development project.

Requirements:

• French language is mandatory.
• English language is mandatory.
• The candidate must have a valid EU driving license.
• A third language would be a distinctive advantage.
• Ideal Candidate must live +/- 1 hour driving distance (France or Belgium: between Lille and Brussels).
• Must be very-well spoken and must possess excellent networking skills.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Business Development in a similar industry.
  

Skills / Qualifications:

• Ability to anticipate and develop a commercial strategy
• Developer and skilled negotiator, you show real commercial acumen
• You know how to build strong partnerships, act proactively by providing solutions, and have the ability to suggest lines of business strategy to your customers
• Knowledge or marked interest in Human Sciences or Veto
• Innate taste for contact
• Persevering and dynamic
• Qualities of autonomy and independence
• Availability and mobility
• Experience in customer management, pricing, and contract negotiations
• Fluency in French and English, and knowledge of at least one other foreign language
• Good understanding of the technical and production process
• Autonomous and rigorous